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Hello doctor , today's was d first day of my period which is at time. but only 1 tablespoon bleeding occurs and that too of dark brown colour and thick in consistency ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Elguera answered

Probably okay: Sometimes period can start with light bleeding. Old blood looks brown. If more bleeding in a few days like normal period then no worries. If only light bleeding you should get a pregnancy test.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 2/27/2015

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A member asked:

Hello doctor , today's was d first day of my period which is at time. but only 1 tablespoon bleeding occurs and that too of dark brown colour and thick in consistency ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Elguera answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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